Members of the Sunset Country Métis Community gathered at the Fort Frances Civic Centre to raise the Métis Nation Flag on Tuesday. Tuesday was Louis Riel day, marking the anniversary of the execution of the Métis leader on Nov. 16, 1865. Métis week has been celebrated all week. Sunset Country […]
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Fort Frances mayor June Caul, left, and Fort Frances Salvation Army corps officer Arthur Heathcote kicked off the Salvation Army’s Kettle campaign in the district at Walmart on Friday morning. The annual campaign works to raise money to support those in need within their own communities. This year the Salvation […]
Justin Anderson and his Movember team have raised almost $40,000 for Movember since 2018 after his brother, Will, died by suicide. This year Justin is selling hoodies with the proceeds going to Movember. The hoodies are available at Betty’s for $60. -Allan Bradbury photo
Cindy Gauthier sold her wood work at the UNFC Christmas craft sale in Couchiching last Saturday. As Christmas approaches there will be more and more of these kinds of sales. Lots of information can be found in the pages of the Times. -Allan Bradbury Photo
An evening of sketch comedy, improv, and a little audience roasting, were featured in Middle Raged, which kicked off the 2021 Tour de Fort season. There are only a handful of tickets left for the Chantal Kreviazuk Christmas is a Way of Life, My Dear, coming November 29. Get yours […]
A cold, blustery wind couldn’t deter citizens across the district from gathering at Remembrance Day services on November 11. Services were open to the public this year, though some were also live streamed for those who wished to stay home. Pictured on this page are the services which took place […]
Geri Hall and Gary Pearson perform a Star Trek role play during their sketch comedy show on Nov. 3, 2021. The show was the first in this year’s Tour De Fort season. The next show is Chantal Kreviazuk’s “Christmas is a way of life my dear” on Nov. 29. Tickets […]
Canadians’ player Ozzy Hanson Streaks in to score the shootout winner Friday night against the Norwest Stars. The Canadians would go on to win the first tournament in almost two years. Read more about the tournament in the Fort Frances Times this Wednesday. -Allan Bradbury photo
Annual Remembrance Day ceremonies took place across the district this morning to re- member the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans, including in Couchiching First Nation and Fort Frances. The ceremony in Fort Frances was not officially open to the public, and so was livestreamed online for viewing. –Allan Bradbury […]
Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault observed a moment of silence after laying down a wreath for Remembrance Day at the War Veterans and Peace Time Armed Forces Memorial Site on Couchiching First Nation. – Merna Emara photo
Left, Jacquee Loerzel, community family violence counselor at Riverside Community Counseling Services and Jennifer Horton, owner of Curvy Chick, are kickstarting the Shine the Light Campaign to raise awareness on women abuse. Nov. 15 is wear purple day, and residents are encouraged to wear purple to show their support. Curvy […]
It’s been a difficult year for farmers in the District, with severe droughts, feed shortages and construction headaches. But the season ended on a high note, with the final cattle auction of the year being deemed a success. For more details, see Moos from the Herd. – Ken Kellar photo
